The Candidate(1968)
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The Candidate Synopsis
This multi-faceted drama, which depicts a group of intellectual Afrikaners struggling with pertinent moral, ethical and racial issues in apartheid South Africa, is widely acknowledged as one of Jans Rautenbach’s finest films.
The Candidate (1968) is a drama film directed by Jans Rautenbach, released on May 27, 1968 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Gert van der Bergh, Marie du Toit, Cobus Rossouw and Hermien Dommisse. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Jans Rautenbach
- Writers:
- Emil Nofal, Jans Rautenbach
- Cinematographer:
- Vincent G. Cox
- Composer:
- Roy Martin
- Production:
- Emil Nofal Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Candidate Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Jans Rautenbach, written by Emil Nofal and Jans Rautenbach.
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The Candidate Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Candidate – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Candidate online?
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Who stars in The Candidate?
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The main cast of The Candidate (1968) includes Gert van der Bergh, Marie du Toit, Cobus Rossouw, Hermien Dommisse and Roelf Jacobs. The film was directed by Jans Rautenbach. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Candidate released?
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The Candidate was released on May 27, 1968 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is The Candidate worth watching?
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The Candidate (1968) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.